| North Dakota is truly the state of wide open | | | | |
| spaces and wildlife. With a small population | | | | What? You were expecting me to start with |
| base, North Dakota real estate is extremely | | | | another town? Made famous in the movie |
| affordable. | | | | carrying its name, Fargo is a sleepy, little |
| | | | town. A comfortable downtown area is |
| North Dakota | | | | surrounded by neighborhoods populated with |
| | | | friendly people. The pace of life is |
| Made famous, or perhaps infamous, by the | | | | definitely of the laid back variety. You will |
| Fargo movie, North Dakota is the state for | | | | not find the rat race or rush hour traffic |
| you if you're looking to get away from | | | | here. On the other hand, you can raise your |
| everything. The state seems to have far more | | | | family without the risks of bigger cities. |
| animals than humans, which has also lead to | | | | |
| the lowest crime rate of any state in the | | | | Grand Forks |
| country. While the state is irrefutably cold | | | | |
| during the winter, it can be very nice during | | | | Home to the University of North Dakota, Grand |
| the rest of the year. During said period, | | | | Forks is a quaint little town with a definite |
| outdoor activities are plentiful, | | | | new feel. The town was devastated during a |
| particularly considering large sections of | | | | freak flood in 1997, but has seen significant |
| the state have been designate refuges for | | | | redevelopment efforts reinvigorate it. The |
| such animals as the bison and the big horn | | | | town has tree-lined streets and neighborhoods |
| sheep. Admittedly, North Dakota is not for | | | | of white picket fenced homes. Unfortunately, |
| everyone, but it is hardly the end of the | | | | the economy is rumored to be less than |
| world as some portray it. | | | | stellar, so make sure you investigate before |
| | | | relocating. |
| Fargo | | | | |